Gate City
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Local offices in Gate City
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Local office · City office
Gate City Town Hall
156 East Jackson Street, Gate City, VA 24251
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town office for help with town services, questions, and public meetings.Read more
- Water and sewer billsPay town water and sewer bills online or contact the town office for help with billing.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mygatecity.com
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Customer Service Center, Gate City
382 Jones Street, Suite 101, Gate City, VA 24251
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and ID services, vehicle transactions, and road skills testing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Town of Gate City, Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Scott County
Gate City is in Scott County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Scott County Department of Social Services
190 Beech St., Suite 204, Gate City, VA 24251
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, health care, child care, energy, and cash assistance, or ask about family support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottcountyva.gov
Public health · State office
Scott County Health Department
190 Beech St., Suite 102, Gate City, VA 24251
Help here
- Public health services and WICVisit or call for local public health services and information about WIC nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing authority · County office
Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
301 Fugate St., Duffield, VA 24244
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottcountyva.gov
Emergency help · County office
Scott County Emergency Management
190 Beech St., Suite 201, Gate City, VA 24251
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county about emergency preparedness and local disaster information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottcountyva.gov
Library · Regional office
Scott County Public Library
297 W. Jackson St., Gate City, VA 24251
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, and find library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lprlibrary.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Appalachian Community Action and Development Agency
175 Military Lane, Gate City, VA 24251
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, home energy improvements, tax filing, and senior care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on appcaa.org
Virginia programs by kind of help
These are run by Virginia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Virginia
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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